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South Africa: Vavi Accuser Withdraws Complaint

29 July 2013
COSATU general secretary,Zwelinzima Vavi addresses hundreds during a climate change march in Durban.

Johannesburg — The woman who accused Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi of rape has withdrawn her complaint, the trade union federation said on Monday.

"I can confirm that she has withdrawn the complaint, more on that matter will follow shortly from Cosatu," said Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) spokesman Patrick Craven.

Vavi himself tweeted in the afternoon: "The complainant withdrew the 'grievance' after just 2hrs into the process. Thanks to so many who supported my family. Statement following."

Vavi has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a married woman who was employed by the Cosatu, and claimed she later tried to extort R2 million from him.

He denied raping her, and said the sex was consensual.

However, she brought a complaint of sexual harassment against him.

The internal grievance proceeding commenced on Monday morning.

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